What are the special considerations for actions based on affidavit or declaration evidence in patent examination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Actions based on affidavit or declaration evidence are among the…
Read MoreHow can patent examiners access borrowed publications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Patent examiners can access borrowed publications through the Scientific and…
Read MoreWhat is the “ABsp/Bsp” example in MPEP 806.05(c) and how does it illustrate subcombination-combination distinctness?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. What is the “ABsp/Bsp” example in MPEP 806.05(c) and how…
Read MoreHow does 37 CFR 41.31(c) affect the appeal process for patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 9 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. 37 CFR 41.31(c) plays a significant role in the patent…
Read MoreWhat is 37 CFR 1.166 and how does it relate to plant patent specimens?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules3 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. 37 CFR 1.166 is a regulation that governs the submission…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1) in relation to MPEP 901?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 4 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. MPEP 901 specifically references 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1), indicating its importance…
Read MoreWhat types of information can an examiner request under MPEP 704?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Under MPEP 704, examiners have broad authority to request various…
Read MoreWhat types of information can an examiner require under MPEP 704?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Under MPEP 704, an examiner has the authority to require…
Read MoreHow does MPEP 704 address the examiner’s authority to require information?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. MPEP 704 addresses the examiner’s authority to require information from…
Read MoreHow does MPEP 704 relate to the duty of disclosure in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. MPEP 704 is closely related to the duty of disclosure…
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